The people being protected were and are the legally elected government of this nation.
Those of us, and yes I am one, who disagree with the way they do business and the laws they pass, are rapidly becoming the minority in this nation. Or quite possibly are already the minority.
That is the thing about this nation. Those in the minority must live under the laws favored by those in the majority.
Legally?
According to the highest legal authority in this nation. YES
Horseschit.
The highest legal authority in the US is compromised, or corrupt. You pick. Doesn't matter. It's not working for US CITIZENS.
Slaves get what they need. Free men get what they want.